A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Independence Day– the beating heart of summer. A day rife with historical and emotional significance for a nation, and a day that perfectly embodies...
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Calling All Veterans – The County Wants You!
San Diego County’s commitment to the local veterans community, one of the largest in the nation, continues to grow. Recognizing the opportunity to capture...
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LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY, ARE YOU READY?
Returning to civilian life presents new opportunities—and challenges—for Veterans. Many Veterans look forward to life after the military because they can...
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Local war hero to be honored on D-Day (June 6 at 2 p.m)
SAN DIEGO – On June 6 at 2 p.m., the Veterans Museum will host a ceremony to honor Brigadier General Robert Cardenas and dedicate a permanent home for his...
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A Combat Veteran’s Struggle
I met this tall and imperious US combat veteran at Saddleback Church: The mega- church created by Rick Warren, the author of the best seller A Purpose...
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Save the Date: WWII Celebration on August 15
In less than the time it takes to read this article, America will lose another member of the Greatest Generation. Four hundred more will die by the time you...
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VetCaregiver Self Check-In
So often as caregivers, we are running so hard, putting ourselves last, and not realizing we are burnt out until we fall ill. Or, we know we’re overwhelmed,...
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“UNITED WE STAND, UNITED WE SEW”
Immersed in patriotic memorabilia, the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center (VMMC) in Balboa Park proudly displays the “United We Sew” 9/11 Memorial Flag,...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Operation Bigs
Some friendships take years to grow, but when Little Brother Juan-Antonio met his Big Brother Jay in 2012 through Big Brothers Big Sister’s Operation Big...
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Memorial Day: A Time for Heroes
A teenager learns the importance of war veterans in this inspiring story. I leaned against an oak at the side of the road, wishing I were invisible, keeping...
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